Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal Timeline
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Country: Spain
Birthdate: June 03, 1986
Birthplace: Manacor, Mallorca, Spain
Residence: Manacor, Mallorca, Spain
Height: 6
Weight: 188 lbs (85 kg)
Turned Pro: 2001
Coach: Toni Nadal
Current ATP Singles Rank: 3
Current ATP Singles Points: 7,440
Current ATP Doubles Rank: 241
Current ATP Doubles Points: 270

Profile

Rafael Nadal Parera (also known as Rafael Nadal), is a former Spanish professional tennis player, currently ranked No. 2 in the world. Nadal is a former World No. 1 player and has won six Grand Slam singles titles, and the 2008 Olympic gold medal in singles.

Nadal was ranked World Number 1 from 18 August 2008 to 5 July 2009. In 2009, he became the first player to simultaneously hold Grand Slam titles on clay, grass, and hardcourt. Nadal is often referred to as "The King of Clay" for his success on clay courts.

Nadal was ranked World No. 2, behind Roger Federer for a record 160 weeks before earning the top spot. He has subsequently lost this position again to Federer following the Swiss player's triumph at the 2009 Madrid Masters (where Federer beat him in the final), French Open and Wimbledon, as well as his own withdrawal from Wimbledon due to injury. In 2008, he was given the Prince of Asturias Award for Sports, in recognition of his achievements in tennis.

Rafael Nadal who suffered with his knee injury during his loss to Andy Murray in the quarterfinals of Australian Open 2010, lost two places and moved to No. 4 in the ATP Rankings released on February 1, 2010. This is Nadal's lowest ranking in his career since May 23, 2005.

Rafael Nadal in 2010

Men's Singles

DateTournamentResult
January 09ExxonMobil Qatar Open 2010Runner-up
January 26Australian Open 2010Quarterfinals

Men's Doubles

MonthTournamentPartnerResult
January 05ExxonMobil Qatar Open 2010Marc LopezFirst Round

Recent News

ATP World Tour Awards 2009 - February 17, 2010

Ranking and Points History

DateRankPointsChange
March 08, 201037440 
March 01, 201037520 
February 22, 201037370 
February 15, 201037370
February 08, 201047670 
February 01, 201047670
November 30, 200929205 
November 16, 200929205 
November 09, 200928845 
November 02, 200928845 
 Points Chart



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